Agenda item

12.1 FPL/2023/303 - Ysgol Syr Thomas Jones, Tanybryn Road, Amlwch

FPL/2023/303

12.2 FPL/2023/146 – Cae Graham,Pentraeth

FPL/2023/146

12.3 FPL/2023/232- Isle of AngleseyCounty Council, Llangefni

FPL/2023/232

12.4 FPL/2023/227 – Ty Coch Farm, Rhostrehwfa

FPL/2023/227

12.1 FPL/2023/303 – Full application for the installation of an outdoor canopy, 3 outdoor table tennis tables, 2 basketball posts and an outdoor timber frame gazebo at Ysgol Syr Thomas Jones, Tanybryn Road, Amlwch

The application was reported to the Planning and Orders Committee as the application is on land which is owned by the Isle of Anglesey County Council.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the proposed development will enable numerous subjects to be taught in an alternative way as well as providing a safe space for pupils at the school. He referred to the dimensions of the proposed timber framed gazebo and the outdoor canopy as specified within the Officer’s written report saying that as Ysgol Syr Thomas Jones is a Grade II* listed building the impact of the proposal on the setting of this important heritage asset must be assessed. The Council’s Heritage Advisor has attended a site meeting with the applicant to agree suitable locations for the proposed features and the submitted plans and supporting information are as agreed at the meeting. Consequently there are no built heritage objections. Given that the application site is within the curtilage of the school and is surrounded by existing trees and hedges and given also the use of the site as a school playing field/yard it is not considered that the proposal will adversely affect the amenities of neighbouring properties. The recommendation is therefore one of approval.

Councillor Liz Wood proposed, seconded by Councillor Robin Williams that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation.

It was resolved to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation and report subject to the planning conditions set out therein.

12.2 FPL/2023/146 – Full application for the demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of a new dwelling together with associated works at Cae Graham, Pentraeth

The application was reported to the Planning and Orders Committee at the request of a Local Member.

Councillor Margaret M. Roberts, a Local Member requested that a physical site visit be undertaken so that members might gain a better appreciation of the site including the view of the existing building from the beach.

The Planning Development Manager said that although he was not opposed to a physical site visit, given the narrowness of the track to the application site he advised that a video of the site visit would also be helpful for the benefit of those who might find navigating the track and beach difficult.

Councillor Robin Williams proposed, seconded by Councillor John I. Jones that a site visit be conducted.

It was resolved to conduct a site visit in accordance with the Local Member’s request for the reason given.

12.3 FPL/2023/232 – Full application for the erection of solar photovoltaic panels structures with car port parking below at Isle of Anglesey County Council, Llangefni

The application was reported to the Planning and Orders Committee as it is made by the Isle of Anglesey County Council on council owned land.

The Planning Development Manager reported that the application is for the erection of solar photovoltaic panel structures with car port below the PV panels which are to be located on two of the Isle of Anglesey car parks located to the east and southeast of the Council Headquarters building. Between the two car parks a total of 1,062 solar PV panels will be installed and it is estimated that these panels will produce 389.55MWh. The panels are expected to have a lifespan of 30 years. The solar PV structures will be installed on 3.3m high poles with a clearance of 2.3m on one side and a clearance of 3.3m on the opposite side which will allow cars to park underneath the panels. No car parking spaces will be lost because of the development. The electricity generated by the PV system will be consumed by the buildings/accessories connected to the Isle of Anglesey County Council building and electric vehicle chargers. Any unused electricity will go back to the grid. Although not part of this application, a battery storage solution can be added at a later date to allow any excess energy to be stored for future use.

Both national and local planning policy is generally supportive of solar developments providing such proposals do not have a detrimental impact on the surrounding area. The key policy with regard to the proposed development is Policy ADN 2 which supports solar development subject to adherence to the criteria as set out in the Officer’s report. The development is located in the car park on the industrial estate in Llangefni and as such it is not considered that it will impact on the character of the landscape, biodiversity nor the heritage designation. The site is well screened by existing units on the industrial estate and Council Headquarters. The existing trees and hedges on the boundaries of the car park will also help in mitigating any residual impact. Due to the site’s distance from the highway and the intervening industrial units it is not considered that the proposed panels will adversely affect highway users by way of reflection or glare. There are no residential properties nearby and although there are industrial units in close proximity to the proposal it is not considered that it will negatively impact the units nor employment. Whilst a Construction Environmental Management Pan is not considered necessary in this instance as there are no residential properties in the vicinity, the Highways Authority has requested that the applicant provide a Construction Traffic Management Plan to deal with construction traffic and this will be a condition that will have to be discharged prior to the commencement of work on site.

The proposal will help the Isle of Anglesey County Council achieve net zero and promote renewable energy technologies thereby reducing energy demand and supporting the energy efficiency of the Council Headquarters building and its functions. The recommendation is to approve the application.

Councillor Geraint Bebb as a Local Member welcomed the development and proposed that the application be approved in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation. The proposal was seconded by Councillor Dafydd Roberts.

It was resolved to approve the application in accordance with the Officer’s recommendation and report subject to the planning conditions set out therein.

12.4 FPL/2023/227 – Full application for the demolition of the existing dwelling together with the erection of a replacement dwelling together with alterations to existing access, private treatment plant and associated works at Ty Coch Farm, Rhostrehwfa

The application was reported to the Planning and Orders Committee as the existing access/track is retained in the freehold ownership of the David Hughes Charitable Estate whereby the Council is the sole trustee. The applicant has a formal right of way along the track to access their property and authority has been provided to permit this application.

Councillor Geraint Bebb speaking as a Local Member requested that a physical site visit be undertaken so that members could gain a better perspective of the existing site and surroundings and the potential impact were the site to be developed as per the application.

Councillor Robin Williams proposed, seconded by Councillor Neville Evans that a site visit be conducted.

It was resolved to conduct a site visit in accordance with the Local Member’s request for the reason given.